The letter "C" doesn't actually stand for anything.
Fresh food was given an "A" nomenclature (A-ration).
Packaged but unprepared food was given a "B" nomenclauture (B-ration).
C-rations designated prepackaged, prepared foods which were ready for consumption upon opening.
The survival rations were given a "D" or "K" nomenclature.
C Rations and K Rations were both types of military rations used by the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. C Rations were canned meals designed for consumption in the field, typically containing a complete meal including meat, vegetables, and dessert. K Rations, on the other hand, were lighter, portable meal packs meant for quick consumption, consisting of a breakfast, lunch, and dinner component, and were designed for short-term use. The main distinction lies in their format and intended usage, with C Rations being more substantial and K Rations being more convenient for fast-paced situations.
'Darwin' can mean different things, and so does 'C'.
c means circa, which means it is an estimate.
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Rations where nicknames for the portable meals the soldiers carried. There were C Rations and K Rations. So when an officer says "Preserve your rations" he means use them sparingly so you don't run out of food.
C stands for compound.
I assume you mean C rations. In cans, mostly.
only in their C rations or Assault rations.....but not special............
Soldiers ate C rations or K rations which were canned meals in the field-
"C" Rations (canned foods).
c rations
C Rations and K Rations were both types of military rations used by the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. C Rations were canned meals designed for consumption in the field, typically containing a complete meal including meat, vegetables, and dessert. K Rations, on the other hand, were lighter, portable meal packs meant for quick consumption, consisting of a breakfast, lunch, and dinner component, and were designed for short-term use. The main distinction lies in their format and intended usage, with C Rations being more substantial and K Rations being more convenient for fast-paced situations.
The last production of MCIs (Meal, Combat, Individual) C-rations occurred in 1975. These rations were phased out in favor of the newer MRE (Meal, Ready-to-Eat) system, which began to be introduced in the early 1980s. The transition to MREs was motivated by the need for lighter, more nutritious, and longer-lasting field rations.
C & K rations.
C rations.
c rations and fatigues